Overview
- Former clubs Royal Antwerp and Southampton confirmed Udoh’s death and issued condolences to his family and friends.
- Clubs confirmed late Tuesday that the 21-year-old was found dead in Abuja after spending the previous night with friends.
- Local Nigerian newspapers have reported a possible food or drink poisoning but that claim has not been verified by medical or police statements.
- Authorities in Nigeria are reportedly investigating the circumstances and have not yet issued an official cause of death.
- Udoh moved from Hypebuzz in Nigeria to Royal Antwerp’s youth setup, joined Southampton’s under-21s in 2025, and signed for SK Dynamo České Budějovice in September 2025, making him a noted young talent whose death will focus attention on the ongoing probe.